In Houston, petrochemicals distributor Premier Product Marketing has signed a 15-year binding offtake agreement for biobased polypropylene manufactured by Citroniq. The deal represents half of the output from Citroniq’s planned facility in Nebraska, which is expected to begin production in 2029. Under the terms of the agreement, Premier Product Marketing will leverage its extensive international […]
In Houston, Sasol has introduced a surfactant made from oil obtained from black soldier fly larvae. Trade named LIVINEX IO 7, the insect-based surfactant meets industry demand for bio-circular, palm and deforestation-free surfactants. It is a drop-in replacement for conventional C12-14-based chemistry and the first nonionic surfactant of its kind in the fabric, home care, […]
In Houston, Splash247 reports at the New Nuclear for Maritime Houston Summit on February 12, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering unveiled a model of a 15,000 TEU nuclear-powered containership using small modular reactor technology. The design eliminates fuel tanks and exhaust systems, freeing up space for additional cargo. HD KSOE has integrated a marine […]
In Houston, KBR announced it will provide technology licensing, proprietary engineering design, and front-end engineering design to Avina Clean Hydrogen for the production of sustainable aviation fuel in the US. This plant, set to be located in the Midwest region, is projected to produce 120 million gallons of SAF annually with plans to integrate existing […]
In Houston, The American Bureau of Shipping has released an advisory to address the technical and operational challenges of ammonia bunkering, aiding the maritime industry’s shift to this promising fuel. Green ammonia, produced from renewable sources, offers a sustainable solution with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions up to 91% lower than gray ammonia and 85% lower […]
In Houston, industrial water treatment firm Kurita America has partnered with biobased chemicals firm Solugen to develop carbon-negative alternatives for water treatment. The collaboration aims to replace petroleum-derived additives, such as phosphorous, with biobased alternatives. Kurita’s Tower NG series of cooling products utilizes new polymer technology and Solugen’s biodegradable corrosion inhibitor to achieve deposit and […]
In Houston, Solugen has secured a conditional, $213.6-million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy. The Loan Programs Office funds will support construction of Solugen’s 500,000 square foot organic acids production facility planned for Marshall, MN. The site will deploy Solugen’s Bioforge technology for converting biomass into organic acids for use in wastewater treatment, […]
In Houston, Kraton Corporation has introduced a new line of biobased hydrocarbon oils for agrochemicals, adhesives, and lubricants. Made from pulp and paper byproduct crude tall oil, the first product in the SYLVASOLV line has been specifically developed to meet the unique functional needs of the agriculture industry, finding use in fertilizer coatings and crop […]
